EP1789676A1 - Flow enhancement for underwater turbine generator - Google Patents

Flow enhancement for underwater turbine generator

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EP1789676A1
EP1789676A1 EP05714509A EP05714509A EP1789676A1 EP 1789676 A1 EP1789676 A1 EP 1789676A1 EP 05714509 A EP05714509 A EP 05714509A EP 05714509 A EP05714509 A EP 05714509A EP 1789676 A1 EP1789676 A1 EP 1789676A1
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turbine
hub
improvement
area
flow
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Russell Stothers
Emmanuel Grillos
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Clean Current LP
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Clean Current Power Systems Inc
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B17/00—Other machines or engines
    • F03B17/06—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head"
    • F03B17/061—Other machines or engines using liquid flow with predominantly kinetic energy conversion, e.g. of swinging-flap type, "run-of-river", "ultra-low head" with rotation axis substantially in flow direction
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B3/00—Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto
    • F03B3/04—Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto with substantially axial flow throughout rotors, e.g. propeller turbines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B3/00—Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto
    • F03B3/12—Blades; Blade-carrying rotors
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F03—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS; WIND, SPRING, OR WEIGHT MOTORS; PRODUCING MECHANICAL POWER OR A REACTIVE PROPULSIVE THRUST, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F03B—MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS
    • F03B3/00—Machines or engines of reaction type; Parts or details peculiar thereto
    • F03B3/16—Stators
    • F03B3/18—Stator blades; Guide conduits or vanes, e.g. adjustable
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/10—Stators
    • F05B2240/12—Fluid guiding means, e.g. vanes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/10—Stators
    • F05B2240/13—Stators to collect or cause flow towards or away from turbines
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/10—Stators
    • F05B2240/14—Casings, housings, nacelles, gondels or the like, protecting or supporting assemblies there within
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F05—INDEXING SCHEMES RELATING TO ENGINES OR PUMPS IN VARIOUS SUBCLASSES OF CLASSES F01-F04
    • F05B—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO WIND, SPRING, WEIGHT, INERTIA OR LIKE MOTORS, TO MACHINES OR ENGINES FOR LIQUIDS COVERED BY SUBCLASSES F03B, F03D AND F03G
    • F05B2240/00—Components
    • F05B2240/90—Mounting on supporting structures or systems
    • F05B2240/97—Mounting on supporting structures or systems on a submerged structure
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/20—Hydro energy
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/30—Energy from the sea, e.g. using wave energy or salinity gradient
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S415/00—Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps
    • Y10S415/905—Natural fluid current motor
    • Y10S415/908—Axial flow runner

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  • the present invenj ⁇ on relates generally to underwater ducted turbines for hydrokinetic electrical power generation. More specifically, a dual augmentor duct structure defining a ⁇ slot and a longitudinal hole through the hub of the turbine which enhances water.ilow are disclosed.
  • Bi-directional, rim generating, ducted underwater turbines for generating electrical power are known, such as the applicant's PCT application PCT/CA02/01413 to Davis et al. There is a desire to improve the flow characteristics, and therefore, the efficiency of such designs. Fixed augmentors are known to increase flow through the turbine.
  • United States Patent 4,219,303 to Mouton et al. disclosed a rigid inner primary nozzle within a flexible outer nozzle which slightly overlaps the primary nozzle, creating a space between the nozzles for uni-directional flow.
  • United States Patent 6,406,251Bl to Vauthier disclosed a mechanically complicated and inefficient system of pivoting flaps on the exterior surface of a hydroturbine accepting bi-directional flow.
  • United States Patent RE38,336E (Reissue of 5,592,816) to Williams disclosed a hydroelectric turbine with a central open area of unrestricted flow surrounded by the blades which proposed reducing down current turbulence.
  • United States Patent 6,648,589B2 also to Williams, disclosed a hydroelectric turbine with a central open area of unrestricted flow surrounded by the blades to aid in increasing the velocity of the water flowing through the single blade and to eliminate the turbulence that occurs behind the hub in traditional hub generator hydroelectric turbines.
  • the Williams patents employ complicated hydraulic and mechanically driven generators with a uni-directional turbine blade configuration without ducting nor hydrodynamic structures to direct water flow in an efficient manner.
  • the Williams patents do not incorporate a set of bearings at the hub to improve the structural integrity of the unit and reduce blade deflection.
  • the present invention satisfies the need for a structurally and mechanically simple and inexpensive to manufacture flow enhancement design which increases water flow, provides a bypass for sea life and debris thereby reducing the environmental impact of the unit, reduces vibration and hydrodynamic drag and increases the operating efficiency of underwater ducted turbines.
  • the augmentor device optimally has an inlet and an outlet which are substantially similar in area and a narrower central throat portion, thereby increasing the efficiency of the turbine.
  • Specific optimal ratios of the throat area, slot area and the blade area to the inlet area are disclosed which further optimize the efficiency of the turbine.
  • the augmentor may be partial, or a complete second duct disposed about substantially all of the outer surface of the first duct, thereby creating a dual duct structure.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide an augmentor which is axi-symmetric, with leading edges having hydrodynamic profiles, thereby minimizing turbulent water flow past the inlet and outlet and performing optimally in bi-directional water flow.
  • the dual duct structure may be coated with an anti- fouling coating and may include buoyancy material, thereby achieving greater noise suppression, ensuring minimal environmental impact and providing corrosion resistance and high lubricity.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a flow enhancement structure in a turbine comprising a longitudinal hole substantially along the longitudinal axis of the turbine in a hub having specific shape, structural and material characteristics, thereby improving the efficiency of the turbine. Specific ratios of the hole area to the blade area are disclosed. The hole, combined with the flow characteristics of the hub, renders the turbine safe in relation to marine life.
  • FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the dual augmentor duct underwater turbine generator with slot and hollow hub flow enhancement structures according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the dual duct underwater turbine generator with slot and hollow hub flow enhancement structures according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a cut-away perspective view of the dual augmentor duct underwater turbine generator with slot and hollow hub flow enhancement structures according to the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevation sectional view of the hub and outer and augmentor ducts defining the slot and hole and showing flow streamlines according to the invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevation detail view of the leading edges of the hollow hub and outer augmentor ducts.
  • FIG. 6 is a side elevation sectional view of a dual augmentor duct open slot variation of the invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a side elevation sectional view of a cylindrical dual augmentor duct slot variation of the invention.
  • the underwater ducted turbine 10 is of the type disclosed in the applicants' earlier invention the subject of PCT/CA02/01413 application to Davis et al., with the present improvement being directed towards a hollow hub 20 design and second, augmentor duct 41 disposed about the outer duct 40 with a slot 200 between the two ducts 43, which together enhance water flow 100 and increase efficiency of the turbine generator 10.
  • the dual augmentor duct structure 43 is a fore and aft symmetric structure, namely it is symmetrical about a central vertical plane which transects the turbine generator 10 laterally.
  • the dual duct structure 43 is disposed about the turbine rotor 50 and all generator components which are housed in the outer duct 40.
  • the augmentor duct 41 has symmetrical inlet portions 45 and 46 creating a highly efficient duct for bi-directional flow.
  • the central hole 240 may also be employed in units 10 without a hub, for instance with cantilevered blades disposed radially towards a central portion of the turbine generator.
  • the central hole 240 may also be employed in non-ducted turbine generators 10.
  • the dual duct structure 43 is secured to the hub 20 by a plurality of struts 24 which also act as guide vanes in the annulus 51 area.
  • the struts 24 are merely struts in the slot 200 area and not curved guide vanes. In the preferred embodiment there are five guide vanes 24 at each of the two ends of the turbine generator 10.
  • the vanes 24 are preferably evenly spaced radially about the hub 20 axis.
  • two counter-rotating rotor disks 50 are rotatably attached to the hub 20 and a plurality of blades 30, optimally symmetric hydrofoil blades, extend radially from said hub 20 to a rotor rim 54 which seats in a groove (not shown) in the interior surface of the outer duct 40 and is rotatable in a bearing race, or in a variation, a magnet bearing race.
  • a rotor rim 54 which seats in a groove (not shown) in the interior surface of the outer duct 40 and is rotatable in a bearing race, or in a variation, a magnet bearing race.
  • single or multiple rotor disks 50 may be employed.
  • the flow enhancement slot 200 and hole 240 structures may be employed not only for tidal applications, but also for other turbine generation applications, as one skilled in the art can appreciate.
  • the dual augmentor duct 43 is a rigid structure manufactured from composite material.
  • the dual augmentor duct 43 may be made from any composite material such as fiberglass, KevlarTM, carbon fiber, fiber- reinforced concrete or any other combination known in the art.
  • Advantages of the rigid, symmetrical dual duct 43 arrangement include simplicity of manufacture, installation and maintenance and low capital cost.
  • a stainless steel rigid frame covered by a flexible composite material is used.
  • the interior wall of the augmentor duct 41 diverges towards the augmentor duct rim 62, thereby producing a decelerating effect downstream of the turbine blades as the water 100 flows through the duct 20.
  • the outer surface of the augmentor duct 41 is concave in the preferred embodiment, but may be convex or cylindrical. Both ends of the dual augmentor duct 43 are effectively inlets as the turbine generator 10 is bidirectional.
  • the central portion of the augmentor duct 41 is cylindrical. In operation, water flow 100 converges as it passes the inlet rim 62 and follows the profile of the augmentor duct 41 and outer duct 40.
  • the gap or slot 200 between the outer duct 40 and augmentor ducts 41 is a smooth annular flow area.
  • the blade tips 30 and rotor rim 54 are contained in annulus 51 and are not disposed in the slot 200.
  • the outer duct 40 and augmentor duct 41 diverge again, to allow for the smooth diffusion of the water flow 100 back to free stream conditions.
  • the symmetry of the dual augmentor duct 43 achieves high hydraulic efficiencies in a bi-directional tidal environment.
  • the duct entry 45 and exit 46 are axi- symmetric. Alternate configurations such as square, rectangular or any other arbitrary shape may be employed as dictated by the parameters of specific sites or applications such as tidal regime and local bathymetry. The optimal shape for each site is determined by performing a computational fluid dynamic analysis of the site.
  • the preferred embodiment is axi-symmetric.
  • the optimal design is further characterized by an inlet area 45 (augmentor duct rim 62) equal to the exit area 46 (opposite augmentor duct rim 62) and a throat area, turbine blade area, or annulus 51 (cylindrical section) that is optimally between nine-tenths (0.9) to one quarter (0.25) of the exit area 46 depending on the site- specific tidal conditions.
  • the annulus 51 is the area between the inner surface of the outer duct 40 and the outer surface of the hub 20 through which the turbine blades 30 pass.
  • the ratio of the central throat or inner surface of the outer duct 40 central portion to the augmentor duct rim 62 diameter is 0.5. In variations the ratio may be between 0.1 and 0.9.
  • both ducts 43 (including outer duct 40 rim 64) optimally have a hydrodynamic profile with a cross section that is similar in shape to an airplane wing. This profile increases the flow 100 into the turbine annulus as well as creates a smooth transition of the flow 100 into the adjacent slot 200 and around the entire tidal turbine generator 10.
  • an anti-fouling coating such as Si-Coat 560TM, is applied to the ducts 43.
  • specific areas susceptible to the buildup of aquatic organisms are coated.
  • the anti-foul coating has the additional benefit of providing a high lubricity surface which facilitates laminar flow, thereby improving the efficiency of the turbine generator 10.
  • Buoyancy material is incorporated into the internal structure of the dual augmentor duct 43 and the generator housing 92 in order to increase the overall buoyancy of the tidal turbine generator 10.
  • Neutral buoyancy is a key characteristic of the unit as it facilitates the process of unit removal and maintenance.
  • the ducts 43 are comprised of a composite shell structure filled with poly vinyl chloride closed cell marine foam (not shown) in order to achieve neutral buoyancy for the entire tidal turbine generator 10.
  • Other closed cell foams as known in the art, may also be employed.
  • the closed cell foam acts as a noise suppression device by attenuating the hydrodynamic and electrical noise produced by the tidal generator 10, thus mitigating any possible acoustic impacts of the tidal turbine generator 10 on cetaceans and other marine mammals.
  • the second unique flow characteristic is a longitudinal hole 240 through the hub 20.
  • the inner surface of the hub 20 is optimally cylindrical.
  • the outer surface of the hub is optimally elliptical, or barrel shaped, rising from the hub rim 27 to an apex in the flat central portion of the hub 20.
  • the inner surface of the hub 20 defines the longitudinal hole 240 along the hub 20 axis.
  • the profiles are varied as determined by a computational fluid dynamic analysis of the specific tidal site. Referring now to Figure 2, a front elevation view of the dual augmentor duct underwater turbine generator with slot 200 and hollow hub 240 flow enhancement structure is shown.
  • FIG. 3 a cut away perspective view of the slot 200 through the tidal turbine generator 10 is shown.
  • the slot 200 is defined by an upper surface, which is formed by the inner surface of the augmentor duct 41, and a lower surface formed by the outer surface of the outer duct 40, which encloses the generator housing 92.
  • the augmentor duct 41 is comprised of an inlet area 45, throat area 47 and exit area 46, which reverse with each flow 100 reversal.
  • the lower surface of the slot 200 in the preferred embodiment, is cylindrical with leading edge or outer duct rim 64 providing a smooth entry for the water flow 100 into both the slot 200 and the turbine annulus or rotor disk area 51.
  • the blades 30 are disposed in a rotor rim or ring 54.
  • the contours of the slot surface 200 may be varied.
  • the leading 34 and trailing 35 edges have a hydrodynamic profile with a cross section that is similar in shape to an airplane wing. This edge profile increases the flow 100 into the annulus area 51 as well as creates a smooth transition of the flow 100 into the central opening 240.
  • the central hole 240 is a region where the conservation of fluid momentum is maintained. This feature both eliminates the region of separation that previously existed behind the hub 20, and in addition, draws additional flow 100 through the surrounding turbine rotor disk area 51. Elimination of the region of separation also reduces the vibratory loading on the structure 10 resulting in improved reliability and therefore reduced maintenance cost. This central hole 240 increases both the output torque, and therefore the overall efficiency of the tidal turbine 10.
  • the central hole 240 concept also has a positive environmental benefit in addition to its performance enhancing effects.
  • This central region 240 provides a fish and marine mammal bypass in the event that this sea life enters the tidal turbine generator 10.
  • the hole 240 through the centre is large enough to accommodate all types of fish, and the majority of other marine mammals (with the exclusion of large whales).
  • the area occupied by the central hole 240 is less than or equal to the area occupied by the turbine rotor disk 51.
  • the exact ratio of these areas is determined by CFD analysis performed using site-specific parameters.
  • the optimal hole 240 to turbine rotor disk area 51 ratio is between 1:15 and 1:1, but in variations other ratios may be employed to some advantage.
  • the hub 20 that defines the central hole 240 is an integral structural member of the tidal turbine generator 10. The radial load or force on the turbine 10 is transferred from the hub 20 to the guide vanes or struts 24 and then through to the primary structural member, the outer duct 40. This produces a very stiff and robust structure.
  • the hub 20 houses a series of bearings 58 that provide the principal radial alignment and thrust support for the turbine rotor 50.
  • Water lubricated, low friction bearings 58 are mounted at the turbine rotor hub 20.
  • a central journal bearing 58 (or bearings) provides radial support for the rotor 50 and two thrust bearings 58 are located on either side of the rotor 50 to accommodate axial excursions resulting from the bi-directional hydrodynamic load on the turbine 10.
  • An additional set of water lubricated bearings 58 is also employed at the blade (rotor ) rim 54 location to counteract the axial thrust load of the rotor 50.
  • This complete bearing arrangement 58 reduces the susceptibility of the turbine rotor 50 to racking.
  • a magnetic bearing system or any other bearing system that is well known in the art can be employed.
  • the hub 20 consists of marine grade stainless steel.
  • An alternate embodiment includes a hub 20 manufactured from a composite material such as fiberglass, KevlarTM, Carbon fiber or any combination known in the art.
  • FIG 4 a side elevation sectional view of the hub and outer and augmentor ducts defining the slot and hole and showing flow streamlines 102 is shown.
  • the flow streamlines 102 illustrate the flow enhancement features of this design.
  • the geometry of the profile is varied in order to improve the flow characteristics for site-specific installations.
  • the slot 200 geometry is a function of the characteristics of the tidal stream at the specific site; however, the slot area 200, or effective gap has a normal range of 10% - 50% of the turbine rotor area or annulus 51.
  • Figure 4 illustrates the deflection of the flow streamlines 102 from the hole 240 and slot 200 area into the annulus 51 , thereby increasing the flow onto the rotor 50 and thereby increasing the power output.
  • the slot 200 and hole 240 are also shown.
  • Figure 6 a side elevation sectional view of a dual duct with an open slot variation is shown.
  • the slot 200 is discontinuous, and each augmentor duct rim 62 is supported by the struts 24.
  • the water flow 100 is also shown.
  • FIG. 7 a side elevation sectional view of a dual cylindrical duct covered slot 200 variation of the invention is shown.
  • the outer surface of the outer duct 40 is cylindrical in this variation.
  • the reduced vibrational loading on the tidal turbine generator 10, smoother laminar flow, increased water flow 100 through the rotor disks 50 due to the slot 200 and hole 240 features increase the output torque of the rotor disk 50 by above 50% in comparison to a similar turbine generator without the above-described flow enhancement structure, depending on the unit 10 type and site parameters, which in turn translates into an overall efficiency improvement of greater than 10%.
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